March 3, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) was a late addition to the injury report and was downgraded to out on Tuesday, as his team starts their back-to-back set of games with a home game against the Spurs. Without Oubre, more minutes will likely be available for
Quentin Grimes and
Jabari Walker on the wings. With
Joel Embiid (oblique) also out,
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Dominick Barlow will carry more of the offense, while Grimes could end up a strong option for DFS and streaming usage on Tuesday night. When he has gotten big workloads in the past, Grimes has shown good upside.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (quadriceps) was probable for Tuesday's matchup but was downgraded to questionable before tipoff. He is trending in the wrong direction while dealing with his right quadriceps contusion, but he still has a chance to play through the issue against Washington. He missed Orlando's last game, and
Jalen Suggs returned to the lineup in his spot. If Black returns to action on Tuesday,
Tristan da Silva seems the most likely player to slide to the second unit. Black has had a very strong season, breaking through for 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 31 minutes per game. If he's forced to miss a second straight game, da Silva and
Jevon Carter would likely pick up more work in this favorable matchup against Washington.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Boston Red Sox infielder
Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) got discouraging MRI results back on his injured shoulder, prompting him to seek a second opinion. The 29-year-old is expected to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache, but manager Alex Cora has already stated that he anticipates that the right-handed slugger is going to need surgery. The former first-rounder was competing for a roster spot this spring, however, it looks like he'll begin the season on the injured list. While the veteran offers some decent pop that could make him interesting for fantasy, he's off the radar until he returns to the big league lineup.
--Jarod RuppSource: Tim Healey
March 3, 2026
Adam Scott was a feel good story last week at The Genesis Invitational. The Australian golfer had one bad round on Saturday but followed it up with a scorching 63 that vaulted him to a fourth place result. Scott has played pretty well in his four events this 2026. However, Bay Hill has been a place where he struggles often with par. Scott has been over par in three of his previous four appearances. His lack of birdie runs on the Florida course makes him tough to consider in DFS. Worse, his putter has kind of failed him early in events (30.25 putts per round - 149th). It is those starts which are troubling and can cause lost strokes at Bay Hill.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Merrill Kelly (back) is throwing from out to 60 feet, per manager Torey Lovullo. The veteran is dealing with a back injury, but played catch on Sunday, and this is a continuation of a throwing progression that would next get him into a bullpen session. The 37-year-old is optimistic about being ready for Opening Day and would likely join the backend of the Arizona rotation when the season opens if all goes to plan. The right-hander tossed 184 innings in 2025, posting a 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts (15.9 percent K-BB%). With an ADP of around pick 200, Kelly is being taken at the back end of most drafts, so it is worth monitoring his progress to make sure he stays on track.
--Jarod RuppSource: Alex D'Agostino
March 3, 2026
Aldrich Potgieter, on the surface, seems to be a decent fit when it comes to Bay Hill. The American golfer hits some long drives (325.8 yds - 3rd) and comes off a T-5 at The Genesis Invitational. Potgieter shot all four rounds in the 60's. However, he is a +15000 longshot via DraftKings to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Potgieter has only one appearance on this course in Florida. He opened with a 79 last year and never fully recovered missing the cut. Potgieter missed the cut in his first three events in 2026. Any gains off the tee have been negated by losses on approach (+0.002 net). From a DFS and betting viewpoint, Potgieter remains a fade for Bay Hill.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
Bobby Miller (shoulder) threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time this spring. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, it was only about 10 throws, although it was not off the rubber, and the catcher was standing. The right-hander has been dealing with right shoulder soreness, which has slowed his ability to get up to speed this spring. So long as there are no setbacks, the 26-year-old should be ready by Opening Day, however, it could be with Triple-A Oklahoma City, not Los Angeles. The former first-rounder is being viewed as a reliever this season after splitting time as both a starter and reliever in 2025 while spending most of the campaign at Triple-A. The 6-foot-5 hurler struggled to a 5.66 ERA and 1.56 WHIP last year, and didn't show much better splits as a reliever compared to his time as a starter. With a 14.9 percent walk rate in 2025, he'll need to get his command under control before working his way back to the major leagues.
--Jarod RuppSource: Fabian Ardaya
March 3, 2026
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher
Hunter Gaddis (forearm) made his spring debut this past Friday, striking out two while allowing no hits or walks in the one-inning outing. However, the right-hander experienced mild forearm tightness following the appearance. According to manager
Stephen Vogt, the 27-year-old went for imaging that "came back clean," and will be reevaluated on Thursday before being built back up. Sounds like a minor injury, and it doesn't appear to put his status for Opening Day in doubt for now. The 6-foot-6 hurler had a strong season for the Guardians in 2025, striking out 73 batters in 66 2/3 innings of work on his way to a 3.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and the second-most holds in all of baseball with 35. For fantasy managers looking for some ratio help, Gaddis could be a worthwhile roster addition, especially in the event something were to happen to the Guardians' closer,
Cade Smith, as Gaddis could potentially be the one to step into that role.
--Jarod RuppSource: Tim Stebbins
March 3, 2026
Sungjae Im was believed to be making progress and is now ready to make his 2026 debut at Bay Hill. The South Korean golfer has not played competitive golfer since the Genesis Championship in October. It has been a series of injuries and slow recoveries stemming from a muscle strain in his right hand/wrist. Im thinks he can give it a full go for four rounds at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The last five appearances have seen Im finish in the 18th-21st range with four times Im getting done in by one poor round. Im had three Top 5 results early in 2025 but struggled with form after. He will be one to watch especially to see more how he looks than how Im performs.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
Jordan Spieth is an intriguing golfer for this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitational. The American has gained the third most amount of strokes when it comes to ball striking. Spieth has had three Top 30 results in four events in 2026. However, it can be anyone's guess how Spieth fares this week at Bay Hill. Even Spieth would say that. Still, the putter has been very good ranking 13th in strokes gained (0.862). Furthermore, Spieth is one of the best in 2026 in putts per round for Round 1 (27). If there are good odds on a first round leader, the American may be worth a look. Spieth is capable of firing in a 67 or 68 on Thursday but after that, DFS or betting options are more volatile.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
Harry Hall had his weekend cut short for the second time in 2026. The English golfer shot a Friday 74 at The Genesis Invitational. It was the same pattern as we saw at the WM Phoenix Open where Hall just could not make enough birdies. A big problem for Hall is that second round where he averages 30.2 putts per round. Worse, he cannot get shots close to the green on approaches. Hall ranks 170th on tour in proximity from greater than 200 yards. He only reaches 68.06% of greens in regulation (104th). Despite a solid putter, Hall truly has been up and down the past four events. He could be a great flier to take in DFS formats or for a Top 20 bet at Bay Hill.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
The Major League Baseball Players Association plans to challenge the league's intention to suspend outfielder
Jurickson Profar for 162 games after a second violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy in the last year, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 33-year-old Profar was suspended for 80 games in his first year in Atlanta in 2025, and now he's looking at missing all of 2026 and forfeiting all of the $15 million he was scheduled to earn. It is highly unlikely that the 162-game suspension will be overturned, so fantasy managers need to cross Profar off their cheat sheets for upcoming drafts. It's a big blow to Atlanta's lineup, as Profar was expected to serve as the primary designated hitter this year while potentially hitting second in the batting order behind outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (side) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays, starting at third base and batting leadoff. Lewis missed a bit of time in spring training after reporting tightness in his side last week, but an MRI exam was clean, and he's back in action this week. The Twins weren't going to take any chances with the oft-injured 26-year-old this early in camp. Lewis played in over 100 games for the first time in 2025 in his fourth year in the majors, but he disappointed by hitting .237/.283/.388 with a career-low .671 OPS, 13 home runs, 36 runs scored, 52 RBI, and a career-high 12 stolen bases in 403 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should consider Lewis a top-10 fantasy third baseman because of his ability to carry a roster with high-end power when he's on, but durability concerns for the former first overall pick put him on the low end of the top 15 at his position.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minnesota Twins
March 3, 2026
Cincinnati Reds second baseman
Matt McLain is seeing the baseball as well as any hitter early in spring training. The 26-year-old former first-rounder went 2-for-2 with two home runs, six RBI, three runs scored, and two walks in Monday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. McLain enters Tuesday's action with a .571 batting average (8-for-14) with three homers, nine RBI, seven runs scored, three walks, and only one strikeout in five games played. Injuries have been a big part of McLain's story so far in his big-league career, and he struggled to a .220/.300/.343 slash line, .643 OPS, 15 homers, 50 RBI, 73 runs, and 18 stolen bases in 147 games in his second year in the Show in 2025. McLain had an .864 OPS and 127 OPS+ as a rookie in 2023, though, and is looking like a nice late-round sleeper target at the second base position in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 3, 2026
New York Yankees outfield prospect
Spencer Jones is now swinging like Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. After reviewing last year's film, Jones quickly found that his swing wasn't getting started until it was too late. The 6-foot-7 left-handed slugger "began constructing his swing in a way that attempted to resemble" Ohtani's, especially in the lower half. Jones expects the offseason changes to stick as he attempts to finally break into the big leagues in 2026. The 24-year-old former first-rounder has seen results this spring, hitting .300 (3-for-10) with three homers, four strikeouts, and two walks. Jones has elite power upside, can play all three outfield positions, and also runs the bases well. However, he tends to have a lot of swings and misses. Jones hit 35 homers and drove in 80 runs in 116 games in the minors in 2025, but he also struck out 35.4% of the time. He also had an in-zone contact rate of just 72%.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
March 3, 2026
New York Mets right-hander
Nolan McLean (illness) is scheduled to start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on March 10 against Italy, but he's now "day-to-day" due to a recent illness, USA manager Mark DeRosa told reporters on Monday. McLean was experiencing vertigo-like symptoms, but he's feeling better now. The 24-year-old threw a side session a few days ago and is scheduled to throw some more in camp on Wednesday. If he continues to improve, he'll likely take the hill against Italy, but DeRosa won't push the young hurler. McLean is one of the top young arms in baseball after going 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 48 innings over his first eight major-league starts last year. He should be ready in plenty of time for the start of the 2026 regular season after pitching for Team USA. McLean should already be rostered in all dynasty/keeper leagues, and he'll have SP2 upside in redraft leagues going into his first full MLB season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
March 3, 2026
Ryan Gerard plays well enough to contend in events. The American golfer had consecutive runner-up results in January but has had a tough time starting tournaments since. The last three began 72-72-73. While this is not terrible, Gerard has had to play catch-up too often. He now ranks 123rd on tour in putts per round 1 at 29.67. That is a full putt above his average. Also, overall he is 14th in scoring average at 68.33 mostly on the strength of his January start. Thursday may be vital for him at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Gerard makes for a nice weekend option in DFS especially, however.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 3, 2026
Chicago White Sox catcher
Edgar Quero has looked impressive on both sides of the ball so far this spring, and the switch-hitter is tied for the Cactus League lead with nine RBI and nine hits after going deep against Chicago Cubs lefty
Shota Imanaga on Sunday. MLB.com's Scott Merkin writes that Quero's "diligent offseason work focused on strengthening all areas of his game," but change with his swing "came especially within his hips." "Try to rotate a little better with my load, in my back hips, and it's working right now. Both sides, same thing. I figured it out in the offseason, and now it's working," Quero said. The 22-year-old Cuban backstop hit .268/.333/.356 with five homers, 17 doubles, and 36 RBI, but he hit .357 with an .851 OPS in 137 plate appearances versus lefties. The White Sox don't have a set DH, so both Quero and
Kyle Teel could rotate time at DH if the Sox want to keep their bats in the lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
March 3, 2026
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Profar becomes the sixth player in MLB history to receive a 162-game suspension for PED use, and he will forfeit the entirety of his $15 million salary and be ineligible for the 2026 postseason. He also won't be allowed to play for the Netherlands in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Profar was suspended 80 games on March 31 of last year for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone that can encourage testosterone production. After his return in July of 2025, Profar hit .245/.353/.434 with 14 home runs and 43 RBI while playing left field in Atlanta. Profar was set to mostly be a DH in 2026, but now that he's out for the year, the Braves could use catcher
Drake Baldwin more in that spot once
Sean Murphy (hip) returns from injury. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove Profar from their draft boards.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
March 3, 2026
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP running back
Kenneth Walker III will not get the franchise tag on Tuesday, sources told Peter Schrager of ESPN. Walker will become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year and will be one of the top options at the position on the open market after his strong finish to the 2025 season in the playoffs. It doesn't mean that Seattle won't bring Walker back, but they'll have plenty of competition for his services. The 25-year-old was finally able to play a full season last year, which resulted in his second career 1,000-yard season while adding five rushing touchdowns on 221 rushing attempts in 17 regular-season games. He was even better in three postseason games, rushing for 313 yards and four TDs on 65 carries. Walker has proven to be an efficient ball-carrier in his four years with Seattle, but lower-body injuries have plagued him, which will make him a risk/reward fantasy selection in a potential timeshare in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Peter Schrager
March 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are interested in Cleveland Browns impending free-agent tight end
David Njoku, league sources told Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.com.
Dallas Goedert will also be a free agent soon, and Njoku would give the Eagles one of the best athletes in the league and would finally give Njoku an elite, consistent quarterback to play with for the first time in his career, writes Shorr-Parks. The 29-year-old former first-rounder in 2017 out of the University of Miami took a big step back in 2025 with the emergence of rookie TE
Harold Fannin Jr. in Cleveland. Njoku had just 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 48 targets in 12 games played. His fantasy football stock is obviously way down, but a bounce back would be expected if he were to join the Eagles as their top pass-catching tight end. It's something to keep an eye on in free agency.
--Keith HernandezSource: 94WIP.com - Eliot Shorr-Parks
March 3, 2026
From a tee to green perspective, Patrick Cantlay has been as solid as ever. He ranks 23rd in strokes gained tee to green (+0.983) this season, but has lost an average of -0.240 strokes gained putting. It's really been the one spot holding him back for much of the last couple of years. It hasn't kept him from high finishes, but he hasn't won since 2022. Luckily, Bay Hill can lend itself to more consistent ball striking and short game prowess, rather than making a ton of putts. The 33-year-old is the third-best player in proximity from over 200 yards, with a strokes gained average per shot of +0.150. Given this strength, it is surprising to see that he is the worst on par-5 scoring and birdie average than the other holes. He'll need to improve there to have a chance this week, and while he's usually a name that commands a healthy amount of attention, DFS players could be better off looking elsewhere, considering his price tag.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 3, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings could make an offer to Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) in free agency if the Colts use the transition tag on him, according to ESPN's Peter Schrager. If the Vikings pursue Jones in free agency, the Colts would have the right to match any offer. The transition tag would pay Jones $37.8 million in 2026, so the Vikings would have to offer him at least that much to make him consider leaving Indianapolis. The 28-year-old former sixth overall pick by the New York Giants in 2019 out of Duke looked great in 13 starts with the Colts in 2025 before tearing his Achilles in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts have made it clear they view Jones as their starter going forward if they can bring him back, but reuniting with Vikings head coach and QB whisperer Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota could be very attractive to Jones. Stay tuned.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Peter Schrager
March 3, 2026
There is no momentum between the Indianapolis Colts and impending free-agent quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) on a long-term deal, which means a transition tag is "now the expected outcome" at the deadline on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Jones would make $37.8 million in 2026 on the transition tag, but it would also give him the chance to find a bigger contract in free agency while negotiating with other teams. In the meantime, it looks like Indy could strike a long-term deal with receiver
Alec Pierce as they look to keep both Jones and Pierce in the fold in 2026 and beyond. Jones was having one of his best seasons in 2025 before tearing his Achilles in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he finished with 3,101 passing yards, 19 touchdown passes, and eight interceptions in 13 starts. Returning to Indy would be ideal from a familiarity standpoint, but fantasy managers will be hesitant that Jones can replicate his success last year while coming off a serious injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 3, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts are gaining positive momentum on a potential long-term deal with impending free-agent wide receiver
Alec Pierce, and it "feels possible" that the two sides could strike a deal as soon as Tuesday, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. However, there is still a long way to go, and the situation will likely come down to the franchise-tag deadline on Tuesday afternoon. Holder adds that Pierce wants certainty at the quarterback position, so if
Daniel Jones (Achilles) isn't signed to an extension, he won't have as much reason to sign a long-term deal himself with the Colts. Pierce was the Colts' leading receiver in 2025 and has led the NFL in yards per catch in each of the last two years. He had a career-high 47 catches last year for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns. Pierce's 2026 fantasy value will be tied to Jones' future in Indy and his injury status after tearing his Achilles late last season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
March 3, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers aren't financially motivated to move backup quarterback
Mac Jones, who played at a high level in eight starts last year while filling in for an injured
Brock Purdy. Jones also has a $3.07 million salary cap hit, and Purdy has missed time with injuries in all four of his seasons. However, it might be hard for the Niners to resist turning a budget-friendly free-agent pickup into a second-round pick. The Athletic's Jeff Howe suggests that San Fran "could rightfully be stubborn and hold out for a first-round offer." If a team strikes out in free agency and the NFL draft, it could circle back with the 49ers on Jones. The 49ers will likely only deal Jones if they receive an offer they can't refuse, and it's hard to imagine anyone offering a first-rounder for Jones, even if he did play well in 2025. With so many veteran QB options likely to be floating around on the open market this offseason, Jones' trade market right now isn't very strong.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Howe
March 3, 2026
The Miami Marlins announced on Tuesday that they reassigned left-handed pitching prospect
Thomas White (oblique) to minor-league camp. White was already not expected to open the 2026 regular season in Miami's big-league starting rotation, and that was confirmed when the 21-year-old was diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle in spring training. White will most likely start the year at Triple-A Jacksonville, but he could be one of the first options for an open rotation spot in Miami this year. In three minor-league stops last year, White was impressive, going 4-3 with a 2.31 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 145 strikeouts and 51 walks in 89 2/3 innings over 21 starts. The 6-foot-5 southpaw needs to improve his control, like many young pitchers, but if he does, White has top-of-the-rotation potential at the big-league level.
--Keith HernandezSource: Miami Marlins
March 3, 2026
The New York Jets are officially placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back
Breece Hall on Tuesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The tag in 2026 for RBs is set at $14.29 million. Both sides are motivated to get a long-term deal done by the deadline on July 15, but for now, Hall will be off the free-agent market in 2026. The 24-year-old former second-rounder in 2022 out of Iowa State would have been at the top of the RB market if he had reached free agency after running for a career-high 1,065 yards and four touchdowns on 243 carries in 2025. Hall added 36 receptions for 350 yards and another score in 16 games last year. For fantasy purposes, leaving New York would have been ideal, but Hall will return to Gang Green looking for a second straight 1,000-yard rushing season. It could prove difficult, depending on how the team addresses the quarterback position this offseason.
UPDATE: Hall received the non-exclusive tag, which means he'll be able to negotiate with other teams in free agency. However, the Jets have the right to match any offer that Hall might receive. If another team signs Hall, they'd have to give up two first-round picks to the Jets and most likely also have to sign him to a long-term extension.--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 3, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are the most obvious connection to Green Bay Packers impending free-agent quarterback
Malik Willis after they hired head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Packers. But The Athletic's Jeff Howe says not to overlook the New York Jets, whose $89 million in salary cap space is the third-most in the NFL, with $50 million more than any other team that would be in the free-agent QB market. Willis has the most upside of any free agent, but it remains to be seen if the Jets want to spend at the position after swinging and missing last year on
Justin Fields. Demand could push Willis' projected market to two years and around $60 million. The Vikings and Falcons probably won't offer the most money, but they "could present better situations" that could lead Willis to a bigger contract down the road. Although Willis would be the guaranteed starter if he signs with the Jets, it won't exactly be an environment that will give him a ton of intrigue as a QB2 in superflex leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Howe
March 3, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) is working his way back to full health after tearing his ACL during the 2025 NFL season. His road to recovery doesn't just concern the Packers, but dynasty fantasy football managers, too. Kraft was the overall TE1 in half-PPR leagues from Weeks 1 to 8, when he was healthy. Injuries can sometimes derail players' fantasy values, so his dynasty managers will hope that's not the case here. By all accounts, the 25-year-old is ahead of schedule and will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season. That's encouraging for his fantasy outlook, and even if he doesn't immediately return to TE1 form, we expect him to be a top option. There have also been rumors of contract talks between Kraft and the Packers, which would ensure year-over-year consistency that offers plenty of value in dynasty formats. Dynasty managers should look to buy low on Kraft coming off his injury, as he should be a top-five fantasy tight end for many years to come.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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